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Chapter 8

She felt exhausted.

It's been a while since Rosalie felt this exhausted and knew very well that it was her own fault. She was sure that Law would probably scold her for pushing herself passed her limit. It was going to cost her dearly if she continued this reckless path.

It didn't matter to her, as long as she could save someone. All she wanted was for her crew to stay safe no matter what the consequences. She had to protect them while Law was gone. Then again, they always seem to protect her rather than the other way around.

However, this time… This time they were in the grasp of the enemy and she needed to drag them out of its clutches. She needed to restore her energy and get them off this island after she broke the curse of the All father.

It was the only way.

A sharp metal grinding sound reached her ears and her brows twitched. Rosalie could feel her conscious start returning and blue eyes fluttered open. She could feel the coldness of the tiled floor beneath her legs and her wrists were painfully bound behind her back.

Rosalie glanced around and noticed that she was caged, like a wild animal. She growled deep within her throat while glancing around at the large royal hall. There were five pillars on each opposite side of the room, each draped with red and gold curtains.

There was a large red carpet in the middle of the hall and lead to a stone throne, also covered in the same red and gold materials. Most of the castle walls had large windows etched within the bricks, making the room light up.

Rosalie's eyes narrowed dangerously when someone suddenly slammed on the metal cage. A grin broke onto the silver haired male's face, his green eyes shining with mischief. He gave Rosalie a cocky grin and then walked on, his grey striped clothing coming into view.

"It looks like my dear prisoner is awake! Did you sleep well?" The male asked as he flopped down onto the royal chair. He cocked his head to the side, his cocky grin never fading. He crossed his muscular legs over each other and she noticed the silver gloves that covered his hands.

Elrad 'All father' Ike
Wanted Pirate
Bounty: 350 000 00 beli

"Yeah, I'm rested well enough to kick your sorry ass all over the New World. I hope you've prepared yourself for a lot of pain," Rosalie replied while giving him a challenging smirk, her blue eyes gleaming with anger.

Elrad burst out laughing and leaned back in his chair. "You never know when to quit, do you? You already lost and yet your spunk never vanishes. I'd expect nothing less from the Red Menace," Elrad stated and Rosalie huffed while rolling her eyes.

"At least my name on my poster is better than yours. I wouldn't be caught dead in such a humiliating name," Rosalie pointed out and Elrad's face immediately fell. He frowned deeply and she could've sworn she saw an eye twitch.

"The All father in mythology is described as a great entity. You should watch your mouth," he snapped at Rosalie and she smirked. She triggered a nerve. Despite being the one with the physical disadvantage, her tongue lashings were the best offense in her current situation.

"It may be true, but that was the All father from mythology, it's not you. Good luck living up to his image though. I'm sure you'll make it, especially since you already have human slaves," Rosalie mocked the male and he gritted his teeth.

She could see that his anger was rising and felt pride swell up in her chest. She got to him. He managed to get to her a couple of times but this time, she was going to win this game of cat and dog. She was going to tear him apart.

Elrad let out a sigh and ran his hand through his silver strands before he chuckled. "You got me. I'll give you that one. It won't be long until your crew is brought in. I'm going to be sure that you watch as I turn that last crewmember of yours into my personal little slave," Elrad stated, his smirk sickening.

Rosalie's eyes narrowed at the male and she clenched her fists tightly. She felt pain start to emerge from the cuffs as she tried to rip them open but felt something by her side. That's odd. She still seemed to have her mother's items on her.

"After she turned, you'll be next. Oh, how I'm going to enjoy torturing you before you become mine. I'll be known far and wide for taking down the Red Menace!" Elrad boasted and Rosalie snorted, his eyes immediately snapping back to her figure.

"Get in line, will you? Most famous pirates would want me but I'm already taken. I'd like to see you try. It's going to be funny," Rosalie stated before her fingers touched the hilt of her dagger on her hip as it stayed hidden beneath her clothing.

Something was up. They would've confiscated everything when they locked her up. They would've ensured that she didn't have a weapon or anything. Also, she had an idea that Elrad would've taken her precious possessions.

Unless…

"You won't be laughing for long, Red Menace. I'm going to take your power and take over my territory as I see fit. No Black Beard or Redhead will stand in my way." Rosalie burst out laughing and her eyes darkened.

"Oh? May the gods be with you and may I be in my conscious mind to see that day." The day my father will tear you apart limb for limb. Not even. I'm sure one of his comrades will have the pleasure. Rosalie thought to herself before the doors of the castle slammed open.

Rosalie snapped out of her thoughts and looked at the men who entered the castle. Her eyes immediately fell onto Shachi, Penguin and Bepo who walked in behind the rest. They seemed to put up a good front and Rosalie's brows furrowed.

"Oh! Look who's here! I'm glad that you could make it, Ruby-chan," Elrad welcomed the brown-haired female who glared at him as she was dragged by his men. Her hands were cuffed behind her and the men held her tightly, not giving her space to move on her own.

"Ruby!" Rosalie called from the cage and Ruby's eyes widened. She looked at Rosalie and relief washed over her. Despite her being in a cage she hadn't been turned into a slave and she didn't have any injuries on her.

"Rosalie-Gah!" Ruby grunted as she was forced onto her knees and her head was pushed down into a bowing position. Elrad grinned as he sat on his throne and watched as Ruby glared at him. He stood up and walked over towards her, his men backing away slowly.

"You're quite the specimen. It's going to be fun when I turn you into my slave in front of your dear Rosalie." Ruby spat in the male's face, making everyone gasp out and Rosalie's eyes widened. Elrad stopped his men before he could charge at her and wiped his face off with a handkerchief.

He flicked his wrist, Ruby flinching slightly but he didn't slap her. Instead, he gave her a grin. He threw his handkerchief to his men who quickly went to dispose of it. Elrad didn't show any signs of anger but Rosalie knew he was livid.

"You're much like the Red Menace, but it won't keep you sane for long. You see, I ate the toxic-toxic fruit," the male stated and Rosalie's eyes widened. "All these men here, were intoxicated by me and became my slaves."

This was bad. Rosalie thought that he had a dangerous ability but it could mean a lot more trouble. She was sure that he had more than one ability. Even if he did, they could come in his control by mere touch and it made the situation more complicated.

"Now, I believe I told you enough. You won't remember any of it anyway so I might as well turn you. Be sure to watch closely, Red Menace. I'm taking the last of your crew and you'll have nothing left after this," Elrad stated plainly.

"No! Leave her alone, Elrad! It's me you want!" Rosalie yelled at the male but he seemed to be unfazed by her panic. Instead, his grin widened and he pulled off his righthand glove. Ruby gritted her teeth and looked at Rosalie.

She mouthed an apology and Rosalie gritted her teeth as she pulled onto her restraints more. Was it really going to end this way? Were they going to be intoxicated by the male? No, there had to be something. There had to be something they could do.

"Bye-bye, little Ruby." Elrad was about to touch Ruby but was suddenly kicked away. Rosalie's eyes widened when she saw Penguin emerge along with Shachi next to him. They smirked as they looked at a sneering Elrad.

"Sorry, All father, there seems to be a change in the arrangements. You're not getting any of our girls today," Penguin said, Shachi grunting in agreement. Ruby stared at them in disbelief and tears of joy formed in the corner of her eyes.

"Hold on, Rosa-san. I'll get you out of here," Bepo said as he opened the cage and broke the cuffs open. Rosalie let out a sigh and rubbed her sore wrists before he looked at Bepo. He gave her a warm smile and Rosalie laughed.

"I knew you were up to something, but how? How did you manage to infiltrate? Didn't he intoxicate you?" Rosalie asked as she stood up before they exited the cage. Penguin unlocked Ruby's cuffs and smiled at her.

"Well, we're a bit sleight of hand. We found his toxin and made an antidote before we injected it," Shachi explained and Rosalie stared at them in disbelief. They clearly thought everything through. They had her fooled.

Laughter started to linger around in the room and their eyes shot back towards Elrad. He stood hunched over, his body twitching as the volume for his laughter grew. Rosalie saw his men also give them devious grins and her brows furrowed.

Elrad burst out laughing loudly and then looked at the Heart pirate crew, his grin growing. Rosalie immediately noticed his bare palm as toxin started to seep out. Dark purple fluids landed on the floor, smoke forming around the area as it burnt through the carpet.

"To think that I was fooled by these scums… How low have I fallen?" He murmured and his men started to pull out their weapons. "It doesn't matter. I'll kill you. I'll kill you all for making a fool out of me! Get them!" Elrad ordered and his men charged.

"Haiyah!"

Rosalie watched in amazement as Shachi, Penguin and Bepo attacked the men and kicked them away. They tore away their costumes and wore their jumpsuits while taking a stance. They looked prepared for anything.

How did she miss this? They were strong, smart and they knew what they were doing. She knew that. She knew that they were always the ones to come to the rescue. It wasn't Rosalie that rescued them. It was them to rescued her.

"Ruby, here. Call backup. We already arranged with Jambarl so he shouldn't be too far away." Shachi gave Ruby a small transponder snail and she nodded. She stood up and called for backup, the men protecting her from the assault behind her.

Elrad watched as the pirates were held back by the three males and gritted his teeth in anger. "If you want something done, you'll have to do it yourself!" Elrad exclaimed and went straight for Ruby, her eyes widening.

"Fatal Touch!"
"RUBY!"

Ruby clenched her eyes shut and waited for impact, expecting herself to be intoxicated by the male's powers. Yet, it was painless and she didn't feel anything. She expected a burning sensation but none came.

She opened her eyes before they widened in horror, her face paling. Rosalie stood in front of her, her arm blocking the attack from Elrad, the toxin covering the limb completely. She swallowed her voice away and fell onto her knees, vaguely hearing the males behind her exclaim.

Elrad grinned widely at Rosalie's struggling position and chuckled darkly. "I guess this could work as well. At least you can die knowing your friends are next." Elrad pulled back and Rosalie crumbled onto her knees, the toxin on her arm dripping onto the ground, melting the material.

"No one can survive my Fatal Touch." Elrad stated as he clenched his fist, smoke coming out from his fist. "Anyone who encounters it, dies immediately. Too bad though, I wanted to kill you slowly. It doesn't matter now. You're dea-"

Rosalie held her dagger against the male's neck, her blue eyes shining darkly at the male. His eyes widened before he was punched hard in his gut by Rosalie's armament punch. He was sent flying through his chair and coughed up blood.

Everyone stared at Rosalie in disbelief as she threw off the toxin from her arm and sheathed her dagger. Elrad coughed and groaned painfully as he tried to push himself up into a sitting position. He stared at her with wide eyes and his figure was filled with shock.

"H-How? It's not possible… No one has ever survived that attack! You can't possibly be alive right now! What are you?!" Elrad yelled towards Rosalie as smoke formed around her body. Her arms hardened into armament and she smirked.

"I'm Rosalie D. Bloodmoore, the Red Menace," Rosalie clenched her fists tightly and gave him a smirk. "You're not the first person to ever poison me, Elrad. I've been poisoned with the most dangerous drug for any toxin to ever work on me," she stated.

"That's right. Rosa-chan was poisoned by the Navy with a deadly poison. His toxins won't work on her because she's immune," Shachi pointed out and Ruby's eyes widened. She didn't know Rosalie was poisoned.

"Shachi, Bepo, Penguin, Ruby." Rosalie called out and their brows furrowed. "I'm leaving his men to you. This one is mine." Rosalie cracked her knuckles as she watched Elrad stumble backwards and he wiped the blood from his face. The crew behind her glanced at each other before they smirked.

"Aye!"

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